Although it was her own thoughts at that time, whenever she thought about hating this city, she would still feel disheartened.

There's no choice, I could only joke.

"Whether it's real or not, but isn't everything just right in front of us? As long as you're willing, you can take a look at anything at any time."

It's not like you'll never see it again, I could only comfort myself in my heart.

The concept of 'not being able to see' is understood by Yukari, who grew up with me at the Tsubaki family.

It was my mother at first, even though I was not old enough to understand death back then, but even as a young child, I could feel that I would never see my mother again in the future.

When my mother finally went completely quiet in the big fire, this feeling intensified, it was a pain of 'losing an important person from your sight.'

Both me and Yukari, who was raised with me by the Tsubaki family, understand the same pain.

Perhaps because of this, her gaze towards me is always very gentle, although others who are unaware may not understand why.

I am happy, because of happiness, I feel lonely from a little distance. Being able to meet every day, exchange harmless words, surrounded by gentle people, times like this are truly happy, so even if it’s just a little shorter, it feels uncomfortable.

"You greedy person, this won't do..."

Thinking of this, I lightly tapped my own head with my fist.

Although the distance from here to the Hall of Heroes is by no means 'right in front of us', but as Yu Nai said... as long as you're willing, you can always come back to take a look.

So, don't feel troubled anymore, don't waste the joyful moments because of a slight unease.

Hmm, I nodded vigorously.

"Yes, if you look at it from a certain perspective, my father's situation is so far from mine, both are rebelling against fate, yet I... am powerless to resist."

I initially thought I had the power to change the world, so I pursued endlessly, no matter how many centuries, how many rebirths, I wouldn’t strive for it.

"So..."

"Hmph, I knew it would be like this!"

At that moment, a figure rushed over from the other end of the path – Ren! She was faster than Yukari expected, it's been this long since...

"Here, here!"

The junior waved enthusiastically, almost jumping for joy.

"Have you met Juxi Senpai?"

The junior couldn’t help but exclaim.

After running over with all her might, Ren caught her breath for a moment before saying the first thing after she had regained her composure.

"Edward got beaten badly!"

"Yesterday, accidentally saw it."

"No wonder!" I muttered to myself.

I should take the opportunity to run away before those little guys arrive...

"What did she say about me?"

"She didn’t say anything. He seemed particularly upset, I found it strange before."

Yukari glanced at these few people, then casually said in my direction as I left.

"Huh? Nonsense, I think it's obvious that you are the one who..."

"Commoner, do not be disrespectful to the Queen!"

In just an instant, death had already spread throughout her entire body, I never expected Ren, who usually appeared so fragile, to be so strong when she got tough!

"Stop it all!"

Even when feeling down, Yukari's expression and tone remained as usual.

"Still find the current situation troublesome enough?"

Certainly, she didn't throw tantrums at others like a child. Yukari never easily revealed her emotions and feelings.

However, for me, I always could sense Yukari's mood, like an aura emanating from her body. This aura was like static electricity—invisible to the naked eye, but once touched, it sparked sharply.

If it were Yu Nai... Hehe, would she casually reach out and receive a painful lesson in return?

At the thought, I couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. Whatever I thought would show on my face and in my demeanor without any guard, and I would speak aloud.

Yu Nai was the type who seamlessly connected emotions and actions, expressing her thoughts openly and loudly. It made her seem extremely trustworthy to me, but Yukari would certainly have a completely different assessment.

They were probably two people with very little in common, incompatible like water and fire.

"This is really hard..." Yukari scratched her head. "What should we do?"

The night before, just as she was about to ask Yukari what she meant, she understood the message instantly.

"It's okay, Father... is fine. Let's go."

Next week was Yukari's favorite holiday, and the reason for unreasonably asking her to take a day off was to have the three of us hang out and have fun together.

"Do we need to explain the current situation to her properly now?"

"...Sure, I don't like sneaking around either."

In fact, the original plan was to introduce Yukari to the new member formally at the Christmas party.

Of course, it was a bit challenging to get Yukari to take a day off just to introduce a new friend, but the student council president was just too busy, and they wanted to avoid a situation where they couldn't talk to Yukari properly.

"As long as we explain it well, Yukari will understand. She's actually a very considerate person."

Yukari was always serious, both with herself and others. Once she made a decision, she would stick to it till the end, often giving others the impression of being stubborn.

But all along, Yukari had been protecting me, her only close relative. Even though she was still at an age to be dependent on her parents, she had to give up her childlike identity because of her father, forcing herself to become stronger.

No matter how many times I wanted to give up, she always held my hand tightly, as if saying, "No matter what happens, I'll be by your side." Even now, I can't forget the warmth and gentleness transmitted through Yukari's hands...

"Haha, I finally found it!"

I discovered... the commonality between Yukari and Yu Nai, even though their personalities and hobbies were completely different.

I love them the most—my sisters, quietly in my heart.

"They really give off totally different vibes!"

...

"It's okay. Explain it to her properly, and she should understand."

"But what if she gets angry? Will I end up half dead from her beating?" I joked.

Chiyori barely held back her laughter, trying to put on a serious expression.

"If only it were that simple, if Yukari sister really gets angry, she might punish... no, she might even kick me out!"

"Well, there is a possibility for that," Chiyori said, stroking her chin.

Oh no, I bet the juniors and that girl wouldn't want me to act this way, right?

"Hey, Juxi, bro!"

Suddenly hearing someone calling me, it turned out to be Flatt.

"What's up, Flatt?"

I shouted towards the big man coming straight towards me.

"It's time to go! We've received an official communication signal, saying that the Evil Entity has been spotted in the inner city area, and the disaster level is likely to be a downpour!"

"What? Understood!"

I replied shakily, by then, the others had already returned and stopped in front of me.

"Why are you standing there? Hurry up and let's go...Fran, make sure to look after your little brother as well!"

"Yes!"

Fran solemnly saluted, treating Yukari sister, who was only a year older than him, as if she were his elder.

"Sorry for bothering both of you."

Facing the mischievous Fran, I could only scratch my head.

"You...!"

As he raised his fist as if to hit me, it looked like a pair of very close brothers playing around.

Why...do I always feel like we...

"Well then, I'll be off."

"I'll wait for you! Oh, do you have time afterwards? How about the two of us brothers go to the bathhouse for a bit of relaxation?"

"Uh..."

I didn't react for a moment, but Fran had already jumped onto the armored vehicle and winked at me.

"Haha, I mean just in passing, not that we agreed to buy a birthday present for your sister?"

"Right!"

"Let's choose together. If possible, you can go to the shopping center first to take a look..."

"But let's focus on the task first, dealing with a downpour disaster is not that easy."

"Got it!"

With Fran's reply, the armored vehicle had been running for a while.

"It probably won't work to swiftly take down that downpour, let's try patrolling for the dangerous spots instead!"

As Fran said cautiously and waved his hand, Chiyori and Shinobi had already abandoned the vehicle and rushed to the scene. They really are a bunch of disobedient folks, I chuckled.

I hope I didn't show any obvious displeasure, just a bit worried. But a mere downpour-level monster wouldn't pose a threat to them.

That night...

When I got back home, it was already late at night, so I didn't say anything.

Using exhaustion as an excuse, I got back to my room early, which meant there were no unnecessary words spoken. Once I started talking, I felt like I might end up saying things like wanting to destroy everything.

"I feel like I'm scarier than those Evil Entities, is it just an illusion?"

I didn't want to oppose everyone indiscriminately, but I understood Yukari sister's temperament more than anyone else.

Although she may seem easygoing, inside she is actually very stubborn.

I don't want to do this thankless task, must I really make my stubborn Yukari sister change her mind? It's just wishful thinking!

I sighed and silently prepared the tray with breakfast.

Although on days when I leave early, we all gather around the table to have breakfast, on late days like today, when Yukari sister wakes up, everyone else has already left.

Nevertheless, how did she manage to persist until now with such irregular working hours?

I always prepare breakfast before going out, thanks in large part to my parents who have been living abroad for years. Although Yukari's cooking skills are superior, it seems she hasn't personally cooked since teaching me how to cook.

"Isn't it Yukari who excels at picking delicious things?"

"Well, I used to be very good at cooking... in the past!"

She recalled reality inadvertently, even Yukari herself admitted it.

"I have completely forgotten how to do it, not that I don't want to."